The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Understanding the Whistleblowers The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made headlines by awarding over $28 million to seven individuals whose crucial information and assistance played pivotal roles in the successful enforcement action taken by the SEC. In this article, we will delve into the details of these whistleblowers’ […]
By: Mark J. Astarita, Esq. In the article linked below, the authors believe that the landscape of SEC enforcement is changing. According to this article, entities and individuals facing SEC actions are winning, or not losing as much. Of course, the examples in the article are purely anecdotal, and there […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rule changes to enhance risk management practices for central counterparties in the U.S. Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of U.S. Treasury securities transactions. The rule changes… SEC Press Release
On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that it said prevents the agency from clawing back ill-gotten gains in cases in which laws were violated but no victims were harmed. But that is the point of the Supreme Court decision in […]
Washington D.C., Dec. 14, 2023- The SEC has charged Titanium Capital LLC, a Florida-based firm, and its founder, Henry Abdo, with operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme. Unraveling the Deceptive Web of Titanium Capital Titanium Capital, spearheaded by Henry Abdo, is accused of raising at least $5.3 million from over […]
SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee has announced the agenda for its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The meeting will delve into key topics concerning small businesses and investors. Morning Session: Accredited Investor Definition Discussion […]
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. For individuals and businesses involved in securities-related matters, facing a subpoena can be daunting. These investigations can be lengthy, detailed, and quite intense. The SEC wields substantial authority to investigate potential violations of securities laws, and responding to a subpoena demands a keen understanding of […]
In the appropriate case in our securities defense practice, we sometimes advise clients to self-report a violation and the client’s efforts to correct the violation. The rationale is that the SEC views self-reporting in a positive light when determining sanctions, and the reporting can avoid lengthy and costly investigations and […]
The SEC has secured temporary asset freezing, restraining orders, and other emergency measures against Digital Licensing Inc., operating under the name “DEBT Box,” a Draper, Utah-based entity. The action also involves the company’s four principals: Jason Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Schad Brannon, and Roydon Nelson, along with 13 other defendants. This […]
The SEC has taken action against Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC (collectively referred to as Wells Fargo). The SEC has charged Wells Fargo for the excessive charging of over 10,900 investment advisory accounts, resulting in more than $26.8 million in undue advisory fees. […]
